Senior Automation Engineer – Mining & Industrial Ops

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Profit-sharing

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for large-scale industrial processes.

You will drive process improvements, manage automation projects, and mentor teams, while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and IT to ensure safe, reliable plant performance on-site in the North West region.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Extensive experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi) and SCADA/HMI development.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Experience with process instrumentation, VSDs, and servo systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex automation projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a systematic approach.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the mining or heavy industrial sector is highly advantageous.
• Willingness to work on‑site and occasionally outside standard working hours.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for industrial processes.
• Develop and optimize control strategies to improve process efficiency, product quality, and safety.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for automation system failures and performance issues.
• Lead the integration of new automation technologies and equipment into existing plant infrastructure.
• Manage automation projects, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and IT, to ensure seamless system operation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system architecture, logic diagrams, and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide technical training and support to plant personnel on automation systems.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

SCADA/HMI

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

VSDs

Servo drives

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for large-scale industrial processes.

You will drive process improvements, manage automation projects, and mentor teams, while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and IT to ensure safe, reliable plant performance on-site in the North West region.